Meatcutter

Meatcutter

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Elmendorf AFB, Alaska

Salary Range: $32.11 - $37.45 Per Hour

Job Summary: This position is located in the meat department of a DeCA Commissary. The purpose of this position is to perform a full range of meatcutting tasks associated with processing beef, pork, veal and lamb into retail and ready-to-eat cuts for sale to patrons. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Major Duties:

• Cuts, trims, and bones beef, pork (primals and subprimals), lamb, and veal into retail cuts in accordance with established cut and trim practices and polities. Cuts special orders such as varying types and sizes of steaks and roasts including complex special orders such as crown roasts. Utilizes knives, saws, meat grinders, meat saws (eg., power band saws), slicers, tenderizers, and meathooks in the performance of duties. Checks primals for correct angle of cuts, adjusts as needed, and advises supervisor of primals or subprimals requiring adjustment from packer. Assists supervisor in conducting meatcutting tests, in computing basic markup percentages, and in checking grades and classes of meat to verify deliveries against requisitions. Conducts fat tests. As necessary, operates meat grinding equipment to prepare different types of ground beef and/or sausage. Selects, sharpens, maintains, and cleans hand tools common to the trade. Operates, maintains, and cleans power equipment including saws, grinders, slicers, and tenderizers. Responds to patron inquiries in a tactful and courteous manner providing information on proper cooking procedures, storage life of product, temperatures and thawing requirements. Cleans work area including walls and floors ensuring all sanitation requirements for meat preparation areas are met. As required, assists in receiving incoming shipments including unloading and breaking down shipments, storing shipments in chill lockers, and storing vendor items such as ham or poultry in chill or freezer lockers. May enter receipt data from receiving documents into a computer for each category of product received. Read the entire job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position. This critical information is found under: Duties and Qualifications How to Apply (including a preview of the assessment questionnaire, if applicable) How You Will be Evaluated Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career.

Qualifications: You must meet qualifications and requirements by the closing date. Per the OPM Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, how you gained the skill and/or knowledge or the length of time you have spent in this line of work is not as important as what you can do and that you have the required ability or potential to successfully perform the duties of this position. Your resume should show your specific knowledge, skill, and abilities for this position in relation to each of the elements being measured. Examples of qualifying experience: Knowledge of the full range of established meatcutting techniques to reduce primal or subprimal cuts of beef, pork, veal and lamb into retail cuts with a minimum of waste. Knowledge of muscle, cell, seam, and bone structure in order to cut a palatable, quality product and to determine if meat products conform to contract standards and specifications. Skill in using all tools common to the trade to include knives, bonedusters, electric saws, meat tenderizers, slicers, and grinders. Ability to maintain and/or adjust these tools and pieces of equipment. Knowledge of Uniform Retail Meat Identify Standard to ensure merchandizing standards are met. Ability to recognize lower yield primals or subprilmals and adjust types of cuts to higher priced cuts to prevent loss. Knowledge of storage life, temperature requirements, and thawing times of meat and meat products. Knowledge of sanitation standards and safety regulations sufficient to prevent contamination and reduce spoilage. Ability to recognize spoiled or questionable meat, fish, or poultry. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Physical requirements: (1) Walks and stands continuously while working. Constant grasping of chill and frozen meat products. (2) Frequently lifts, pushes, and pulls pieces and bulk boxes of meat weighing 50 to 100 pounds. Hand trucks and dollies are available and used to move heavy items. You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate what you can do against what the work requires (job element method). This job has one critical element, called the screen-out element (SOE). The SOE addresses the critical knowledge, skill, and abilities essential to satisfactory job performance. Applicants who clearly fail to meet the lowest acceptable requirement in the SOE are rated ineligible and receive no further consideration. The job elements for this job are: Work Practices Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices Dexterity and Safety Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Nonexempt Bargaining Unit Status: Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: Works in an area where the temperature does not exceed 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Majority of work is performed in areas which are well lighted and ventilated. Occasionally exposed to temperatures as low as minus IO degrees Fahrenheit when transferring items to and from freezer rooms. Cold weather clothing, protective equipment, and special clothes (metal mesh apron, gloves, safety shoes, etc.) are provided. Subject to cuts and injuries from knives and power equipment and danger of falling on wet, slippery floors. Subject to injury from lifting heavy objects. May occasionally work outdoors in receiving meat products. Telework eligible: No Remote work eligible: No

How to Apply: You are responsible for verifying your application package is complete, accurate, and submitted timely. As uploaded documents may take one or more hours to clear the virus scan, plan accordingly to ensure your application process is complete and your application package is submitted by the specified closing date and time. To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2025-12-08